Elegant Turkey Travel Package

Duration: 10 Days / 09 Nights
Highlights: Istanbul, Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Cappadocia
Departure Dates: Everyday (By flights)
Note: All Turkey travel packages are modular & we can customize these itineraries to accommodate your personal requirements and desires to find your perfect holiday in Turkey.

Day 01 Arrival in Istanbul
Hosgeldiniz (Welcome to Turkey!). Upon clearing customs and immigration, you will be greeted by our company representative who will arrange for you to be driven to your hotel. Once check-in to your hotel is complete, remainder of day will be at your leisure.

Day 02 Imperial Istanbul Tour
Your day will commence with the Imperial Istanbul tour, which includes a visit to the ancient Hippodrome; Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Fountain of Wilhelm II; The Blue Mosque; Hagia Sophia Museum; Grand Bazaar; Topkapi Palace and Rustem Pasha Mosque. After the tour, your guide will arrange for your return to your hotel, leaving you to enjoy evening at your leisure.

Day 03 Bosphorus Cruise Tour
Breakfast at hotel after which we drive Eminonu port to board the regular city boat for a 2 hour Bosphorous Cruise. Enjoy this relaxing cruise along the shoreline while your guide explains to you the history of sights seen while onboard. We then continue on land to visit the Beylerbeyi Palace and then also visit Camlica Hill.

Day 04 Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Tour
Check-out from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport for an early morning flight to Izmir. Arrive at Izmir airport and depart for a full day tour of Ephesus. Firstly, we visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Then proceed to the ancient city of Ephesus where you will explore some of the best preserved theatres, fountains and buildings in the world. A definite must while in Turkey. Of course, not to be forgotten is the House of the Virgin Mary on top of Bulbul Mountain, a pilgrimage site for many people of all denominations.

Day 05 Aphrodisias & Pamukkale Tour
Early in the morning you will depart from your hotel and travel to Aphrodisias, city of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of Love. After the guided tour of Aphrodisias, your next stop will be the Hierapolis Ancient City, which houses Pamukkale ‘’Cotton Castle’’. This natural phenomenon leaves thick white layers of limestone and travertine cascading down the mountain slope, which resemble a frozen waterfall. There will be free time to walk on the terraces (where allowed). After the tour you will be driven back to your hotel in Kusadasi.

Day 06 Flight to Kayseri (Cappadocia) / Free Afternoon
After check-out and transfer to Izmir Airport for the flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia, which was carved in the landscape centuries or possibly 3000 years ago by its inhabitants.

Day 07 North Cappadocia Tour
After breakfast, depart from your hotel to visit Devrent Valley to see the unigue fairy-chimneys. Drive to Paşabag (Monk's Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles.Drive to the city of Avanos for lunch.In the afternoon visit another beautiful open air museum at Göreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Lastly, before returning to your hotel, visit the natural castles at Uchisar.

Day 08 South Cappadocia Tour with Ihlara Canyon
Check-out of your hotel and start another full day tour visiting the famous Derinkuyu Underground City. Afterwards, a short hike through the green Ihlara Valley alongside the stream, stopping at some of the churches along the way. A stop in Belisirma for lunch and then on to Selime for a panoramic view of the Ihlara Canyon. A stop at the Agzikarahan Caravansarai is also included.

Day 09 Flight to Istanbul / Free Day in Istanbul
Today you will take the flight back to Istanbul, with the remainder of day at your leisure to take advantage of last minute shopping or relax with a Hamam ‘’Turkish Bath’’.

Day 10 Transfer to Istanbul International Airport
After you have checked-out from hotel, we will arrange for the transfer to Istanbul International Airport for your return or onward flight.